Pan Seared Trout With Melon Salsa Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PAN SEARED TROUT RECIPE WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Mix the coriander, paprika, and garlic powder in a small mixing bowl.
• Pat the trout fillet dry. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper on both sides, then season with the spices on both sides.
• Coat the seasoned fish with the flour, shake off any excess flour (you only want a very thin layer).
• In a large cast iron skillet, heat about 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (see note). Sear the trout fillets for 3 minutes on each side (start with skin-side down, and use a spatula to very carefully flip the fish fillets over).
• Remove the fish from the pan and place it on a tray lined with paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
• Transfer to serving platter and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

SEARED TUNA WITH MELON SALSA AND TANGERINE LIME MOJO

Steps:

• Combine tangerine juice, lime juice, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Reduce by half. Cool. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt, and set aside.
• In a bowl, combine honeydew, cantaloupe, mango, orange segments, and onions. Add orange juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and mint. Season with salt and set aside.
• In a saute pan, heat the olive oil, and sear tuna until medium rare. Toss with tangerine mojo and serve with salsa.

SAUTéED TROUT WITH CUCUMBER-MELON SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the salsa ingredients. Set aside.
• Sprinkle the flesh side of the fish with the cumin, salt, and pepper. Using your fingertips, gently press the mixture so it adheres to the fish.
• Put the flour in a medium shallow dish. Add the fish with the flesh side down. Lightly coat that side with the flour, shaking off any excess.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook 2 pieces of the fish with the flesh side down for 2 minutes, or until browned. Turn over and cook for 2 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer to a large plate. Cover to keep warm.
• Put the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the remaining 2 pieces of fish. Transfer all the fish to plates. Top with the salsa. Serve with the lemon wedges to squeeze over all.
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 234
• Total fat: 11.0g
• Saturated: 1.5g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 2.5g
• Monounsaturated: 6.0g
• Cholesterol: 66mg
• Sodium: 140mg
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 25g
• Calcium: 64mg
• Potassium: 569mg
• 1/2 fruit
• 3 lean meat
• 1/2 fat

PAN-FRIED SEA TROUT, PEAS & CHORIZO FRICASSéE

Steps:

• First make the dressing. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the capers and the onion and cook for 3 mins until softened. Splash in the red wine vinegar and bubble down, then remove the pan from the heat. Add the rest of the oil and the tarragon, then leave to infuse.
• For the fricassée, heat the oil in a sauté pan, add the chorizo and fry for 2 mins until it starts to crisp and render out red oil. Throw the potatoes and paprika in the pan and cook for 5 mins, tossing occasionally, until they start to brown on the edges.
• Pour in the chicken stock, turn up the heat and boil the stock for 8-10 mins until it has nearly all evaporated and the potatoes are tender. Stir the peas into the potatoes and cook for 2 mins more until heated through, then set aside.
• Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the trout fillet at close intervals, then season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
• Heat the butter in a non-stick frying pan. When it starts to sizzle, carefully lay the fish in the pan, skin-side down. Gently fry for about 8 mins until the skin is crisp and golden and most of the flesh has changed colour with just the top still raw.
• Carefully turn the fish fillets over, then squeeze over the juice from one half of the lemon. Cook for 1 min more, basting fish with the lemony pan juices. Turn off the heat and leave the fish in the pan. You are now ready to plate up - you can serve the other lemon half on the side if you like.
• Spoon a pile of the fricassée into the centre of each plate. Place another spoonful of the mixture on top to create a small heap. Gently sit the fish fillet on top, skin-side up. Spoon the caper dressing around the outside of the plate and serve.

PAN SEARED TROUT WITH ITALIAN-STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper.
• Cook 3 fillets in 2 tablespoons hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork.
• Repeat with remaining fillets and oil.
• Top fish with salsa.
• Garnish with lemon slices, if desired, and serve immediately.

PAN-FRIED TROUT WITH ROSEMARY, LEMON AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Press 1/2 teaspoon of the rosemary needles into the flesh of each trout fillet. Combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Coat the fillets in the seasoned flour.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the trout and saute until cooked through, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Remove the trout from the pan and place on warmed plates. Add the shallots to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 15 seconds.
• Pour in the wine and reduce to 1/3 cup, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, capers and remaining teaspoon rosemary and remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place 1 trout fillet on each of 4 plates, spoon the sauce over the trout and serve immediately.